Members of the public are being asked to help locate a man who has been reported missing from Margate.

Alex Richards was last seen walking along the seafront at around 2.30pm yesterday.

Mr Richards, 37, is described as being white, around 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build and with brown hair.

He has a short beard and side burns and was last seen wearing a white hooded top, black jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and was carrying a carrier bag.

It is understood he entered Margate train station on the day he was reported missing and he may have travelled to a location outside of the town.

He has links to areas including London, Whitstable and Ashford.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are urging anyone who may have seen Mr Richards or who has any information about his whereabouts to call 999, quoting reference 20-0679.

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